MPS lead exposure; student screening clinics as doctors warn of decline

Doctors are warning of a drop in child lead testing as Milwaukee Public Schools closed several buildings due to unsafe levels of lead.

Milwaukee wedding, event venue shut down; people left in lurch

Imagine being so close to your dream wedding only to find out your venue has shut down without notice. That is exactly what some Milwaukee brides and grooms are dealing with right now.

Milwaukee fatal shooting, police chase; 2 men charged

Two Milwaukee men are charged in connection with a fatal shooting and police chase that happened on Thursday, March 13.

Milwaukee S. 27th Street resurfacing project begins Monday, March 24

Drivers who frequent S. 27th Street on Milwaukee's far south side should be aware of an upcoming resurfacing project set to begin on Monday, March 24.

West Milwaukee police chase, multi-vehicle crash, 43rd and Forest Home

A West Milwaukee police chase ended with a multi-vehicle crash at 43rd and Forest Home on Milwaukee's southwest side on Tuesday, March 18.

New foods at American Family Field

The Milwaukee Brewers home opener is less than two weeks away, and this season, there are more food options to try at American Family Field.

Milwaukee vacant house fire near Finlayson and Locust

Milwaukee firefighters were called to a vacant house in the city's Harambee neighborhood early Tuesday morning, March 18.

Milwaukee shootings Monday; 2 wounded

Separate Milwaukee shootings wounded two people on Monday, March 17.

Milwaukee armed robberies; brothers, mother charged in connection

Investigators say two Milwaukee teenagers were part of a crew that terrorized the East Side and Riverwest last summer.

Milwaukee human trafficking case; search warrant shows new details

Last week, 38-year-old Austin Chronister appeared in court, charged with sexual assault and false imprisonment. Prosecutors say these crimes date back years.

MPS school resource officer deadline; judge erases $1K a day fine

A Milwaukee County judge said on Monday, March 17 that the district and police department have complied with court orders to get school resource officers in schools.

UWM Kenilworth apartments sexual assault; plea deal reached

One of two men accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee housing facility in February 2024 pleaded guilty to a charge of third-degree sexual assault.

New MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius
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MPS superintendent Brenda Cassellius talks to the media on her first day on the job. She touched on a few topics including school resource officers (SROs) and lead hazards.

MPS lead hazards: 3 more schools closed, leaders urge testing

The new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Brenda Cassellius, said on Monday, March 17 that her number one priority is dealing with the dangers of lead in school buildings.

Fatal overnight crash in Milwaukee, 19-year-old killed

One person is dead following a three-car crash in Milwaukee early Monday morning, March 17, 2025.